Monday

Synopsis: A number of topics will be on the docket, including expanding the use of crossbows and the use of rifles statewide for deer hunting.

Contact: For information, contact Ed Harvey at 920-528-7071 or eharvey@frontier.com, or the Plymouth DNR office 920-892-8756

April 16

What: Between the Lakes chapter of Muskies Inc. annual banquet

When: April 16

Where: Range Line Inn, Kohler

Contact: For tickets or information, call Lori Place at 920-459-8575

April 16

What: Lunch program for adults

When: Noon April 16

Where: Ledge View Nature Center, W2348 Short Road Chilton

Synopsis: Program includes a lunch of soup, sandwich and coffee. If flowers are in bloom, there will be a hike to see them.

Cost: Free (donations accepted)

Contact: For information, call 920-849-7094

Aug. 17

What: 35th annual Ducks Unlimited Greenwing Day

When: Aug. 17; Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., with the program starting at 8 a.m.

Where: Camp Y-Koda

Synopsis: The day is for boys and girls ages 11 to 17 - but participants should bring a parent.

Cost: $15 for Greenwing membership

Contact: For information, call Jeff at 920-452-2049, or Mike at 920-457-5349

April 20

What: Work-Play Earth Day event

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 20

Where: Kohler-Andrae State Park

Synopsis: The park is seeking volunteers to do work, including removing invasive plants in the natural area, clearing brush from roadways and campsites, clearing sand from trails and parking lots and picking up litter. Volunteers should wear work shoes or boots, long pants, gloves; they should bring their own shovels and rakes if they have them. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants meet at Sanderling Nature Center. Lunch served at noon.

Deadline: Register by April 17

Cost: Vehicle sticker fees will be waived for volunteers

Contact: For information or to register as a volunteer, call 920-451-4080 or email edward.muzikjr@wi.gov

April 20

What: Bug program

When: 1:30 p.m. April 20

Where: Ledge View Nature Center, W2348 Short Road Chilton

Synopsis: Program will include a study of insects and other bugs - including tarantulas and scorpions.

Cost: Free (donations accepted)

Contact: For information, call 920-849-7094

April 25

What: Conservation and Sportsmen's Banquet

When: April 25; reception begins 5 p.m., dinner starts at 7 p.m.

Where: Range Line Inn, 170 Range Line Road, Kohler

Synopsis: The Lakeshore Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society plans to host its 23rd annual Conservation and Sportsmen's Banquet. The event will include live and silent auctions, games, drawings and door prizes. Proceeds are aimed at restoring and protecting grouse and woodcock habitat.

Cost: Individual membership and dinner tickets $55; membership and spouse two-dinner package $80; junior membership and dinner ticket $20 each. Sponsorship packages available for $275, $500, $1,000 and $2,500 respectively. (Kids younger than 16 who recently took and passed a hunter education course or women who participated in a recent Outdoors Women program, and can verify same will receive a complimentary dinner ticket and one-year RGS membership when accompanied by a paying adult.)

April 27

Synopsis: The program will teach about Wisconsin birds. Participants can dissect an owl pellet after the program.

Cost: Free (donations accepted)

Contact: For information, call 920-849-7094

April 28

What: Kayak connection

When: 1 p.m. April 28

Where: Ledge View Nature Center, W2348 Short Road Chilton

Synopsis: Program aims to introduce people to kayaking.

Cost: Free (donations accepted)

Contact: For information, call 920-849-7094

Ongoing

What: Snowshoe and ski rentals

When: Whenever there's enough snow on the ground

Where: Ledge View Nature Center, W2348 Short Road, Chilton

Synopsis: People should call ahead to make sure staff will be present to do the rental and to confirm snow conditions. A limited number of skis and boots are available; sizes range from adult 4 to 11, though a few children's sizes are also available. Extra socks assist with boot fit.

Cost: $5 for a pair of snowshoes, $6 for a set of cross-country skis. (A $2 donation assists in trail maintenance.)

Contact: For information, call the nature center at 920-849-7094

Saturday

What: Children's fishing clinic

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday

Where: Friends Fishing Pond, located on Old Park Road, Kohler-Andrae State Park

Synopsis: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Clinic classes will begin every hour from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Members of the Sheboygan Area Great Lakes Fishermen's Club will teach the classes. Courses include rod and reel casting, knot tying, basic fishing equipment, fish identification, fishing regulations, fish cleaning and aquatic invasive species. Refreshments served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fishing equipment will be available; participants who own their own equipment are encouraged to bring it with them. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins allowed.

Cost: Park admission is free for all fishing clinic participants.

Contact: For information or to register, call 920-451-4080 or email edward.muzikjr@wi.gov.

Ongoing

What: Hunting gallery

When: Ongoing

Synopsis: Share your trophy buck, bear or turkey photos from past, current or future seasons at Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com. Add your photos to the hunting gallery by clicking one of the hunting photo links on the home page and downloading, or email them to botten@wisconsinoutdoor-fun.com.